4-Time World Champion
4-Time Canadian Champion
3-Time Olympic Team Member
3-Time World Professional Champion
First man to land a quadruple jump in competition

The Kurt Files has been compiled to provide extensive background on
the figure skater known as Kurt Browning, aka "The Kid from Caroline",
aka "Skate God Jr.," as well as to track his current skating
activities and public appearances. The skater has been known to take
on various guises, from clown to flamenco dancer to cowboy, but can be
recognized by his fast feet and personal charisma. If anyone has seen
him, or has any information on his whereabouts, please contact me at
webmaster@kurtfiles.com.

My photos from the last show of the 25th anniversary Canadian Stars on Ice tour are up: Vancouver Stars on Ice Photos. The Supertramp number again has a ton of photos and a couple bugs - they are out of order due to the file numbers wrapping around, and if you click on a photo on the 2nd or 3rd page, it goes to the wrong photo. To get to the right photo, add 36 to the index in the URL for the 2nd page, and 72 to the index in the URL for the 3rd page. Sorry for the inconvenience!

My photos from the Toronto Stars on Ice show are up: Toronto Stars on Ice Photos. I got a lot of pictures of the Supertramp number; unfortunately, my site is slightly broken in that you can't click on the large version of the photos from page 2 or 3 of an album. You will need to click on one of the photos on page 1 and then click "Next" repeatedly to get to the large versions of the remaining photos. I apologize for the inconvenience! Hopefully I can fix that bug in the near future.

I've fallen terribly behind in updating this site, and I apologize. FYI, I maintain Kurt's Facebook Page, which is usually somewhat more up to date, and my Twitter feed is also usually a bit more up to date than this page (due to convenience of updating from my phone). I will try to get this page more up to date over the next few weeks.

The 25th anniversary Canadian Stars on Ice tour, choreographed and co-directed by Kurt, is currently in progress. I attended the Toronto and Hamilton shows last weekend, and wrote this very long review. Warning, spoilers! Photos still to come.

Tickets for Halloween on Ice, visiting 15 cities in the US and Canada this October, go on sale May 13. Kurt will co-direct and choreograph the show, as well as skate in it alongside Nancy Kerrigan, Nicole Bobek, Alissa Czisny, Shawn Saywer, and Jozef Sabovcik. More skaters to be announced soon. IceNetwork has more details.

Kurt will be choreographing and skating in the Artistry on Ice tour, visiting Taiwan and China in July. Tickets go on sale in June. I will post more details later.

Kurt performed in the Skate Niagara Ice Show on Friday night in St. Catharine's. ON. He did a number with Nexxice to "Big Spender", "Luck Be a Lady", a number with Nam Nguyen to "Working Man Blues", and "La Da Dee" (slow version).

Kurt performed in the Progressive Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular last weekend in Jamestown, NY. He skated to "You Can't Always Get What You Want" and "La Da Dee" (with Cody Simpson performing live). The show will air on Feb. 7, 2015 from 4-6PM EST/2-4PM PST on ABC, and repeat on Feb. 28, same time, same channel.

Kurt skated to "River" by Geoffrey Tyler, and "You Can't Always Get What You Want" at the recent Holiday Festival on Ice shows in Sault Ste Marie and Moose Jaw. The show will unfortunately not be broadcast this year.

The cast and tour dates of the 25th Anniversary Canadian Stars on Ice tour have been announced. Ticket presale Dec. 1-4. The tour will be choreographed and directed by Kurt Browning, and stars Kurt, Patrick Chan, Jeffrey Buttle, Shawn Sawyer, Joannie Rochette, Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir, Kaitlyn Weaver & Andrew Poje, and Meagan Duhamel & Eric Radford. For the first time ever, the US and Canadian tours will be different tours with different choreography (Kurt will not be skating in the US tour).

since 11/18/14:

Along with covering all the Grand Prix events as a commentator for CBC (see for broadcast schedule), Kurt and PJ Kwong have been doing podcasts recapping events and video blogs previewing events. You can find them all on the CBC Sports Figure Skating page.

Kurt will be performing in Rock the Ice V, coming to the Peterborough Memorial Centre in Peterborough, ON on Jan. 3, 2015. Also in the cast are Patrick Chan, Jeffrey Buttle, Shawn Sawyer, and Elladj Balde. Tickets are on sale now.

Holiday Festival on Ice is coming to Moose Jaw, SK on Dec. 5, 2014 and Sault Ste Marie, ON on Dec. 7, 2014. The show features Kurt, Patrick Chan, Jeffrey Buttle, Shawn Sawyer, Kimmie Meissner, Gabrielle Daleman, Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir, and Alexandra Paul & Mitchell Islam. The show will not be televised this year. Tickets to the Moose Jaw show are on sale now, and tickets to the Sault Ste Marie show go on sale Nov. 4. See the Holiday Festival on Ice event page for more details.

I've finally finished putting up my photos of the Toronto and Hamilton stops of Canadian Stars on Ice. Unfortunately, I somehow lost the photos from Jeff, Joannie, Patrick, and Tessa and Scott's second numbers in Toronto, but I have photos of all the rest of the programs, as well as everything in Hamilton. Enjoy: Toronto Stars on Ice and Hamilton Stars on Ice.

since 3/15/14:

Thanks to the good people at Absolute Skating, and generous photographers emjo, Anna Bertoloni, and Irina Teterina, I've just added albums of photos of Kurt from every Zurich Art on Ice show! Check them out!. Kurt skated to Singing in the Rain and a new "Tea Time with the King" number in which he plays a drunk King who slips booze into his tea, and then spends the rest of the number trying to get his tea cup back from various members of his court who keep taking it from him. He also took part in the opening number, finale, and a group number with several of the other men in the cast.

since 2/7/14:

CBC News aired a good special the other night, talking to Kurt, Brian Orser, Elvis Stojko, Jeffrey Buttle, and Patrick Chan about each of their Olympic experiences and their advice for Patrick going into Sochi. Watch the 22 minute long video here: Patrick Chan chasing Olympic gold in men's figure skating.

Kurt will be one of the celebrity participants in the second annual Raonic Race For Kids fundraising event, Nov. 19 at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. The fundraiser benefits the Milos Raonic Foundation and Tennis Canada's "Let's Make Tennis Matter For Kids" campaign. Fundraising teams of 6-8 individuals who have raised at least $5000 to compete in the Raonic Race For Kids can participate, with the celebrities acting as honorary team captains. The event is also open to the public for viewing, with tickets starting at $20. For more information: Kurt Browning, Jim Cuddy, Damon Allen and Eugenie Bouchard Among Celebrities Set to Join Raonic Race For Kids.

Kurt, Sonia, Gabe and Dillon took part in the Musselman's Family Skating Tribute Show Sunday night at Pegula Ice Arena in Penn State. Gabe and Dillon played waiters to Kurt and Sonia in a number to "Ratatouille", and Kurt also performed a number to "Cat's in the Cradle" featuring Gabe and Dillon. The show airs Nov. 24 at 4-6PM ET on NBC. Links:

Watch Kurt's appearance on ET Canada Live: ET Canada -ETC Goes Live. Kurt appears around the 5:53 mark and is on until almost the end.

since 10/1/2013:

Kurt will be a guest co-host on ET Canada Live on Wed Oct. 2 (7:30PM ET/PT on Global). He will be showing clips from the upcoming Walk the Walk TV special. You can submit questions for him on the ET Canada Blog or via Twitter.

For the second year, Kurt has created a painting for the A Brush of Hope, celebrity paintings for kidney research auction. Check out his painting here. You can bid on the painting from Oct. 24 - Nov. 3 on Ebay.ca.

Kurt recorded some radio spots promoting Holiday Festival on Ice with singer Holly Cole on Friday. Those in the Langley/Vancouver area should probably keep an ear out. Here's a link to Holly Cole's tweet and photo.

TV Guide Canada has an interview with Kurt about Battle of the Blades. In it, he confirms that he will be introducing the show with Ron MacLean before taking his seat as a judge, and that he will possibly skate at some point as well. Kurt Browning pulls double duty on Battle of the Blades.

since 9/20/13:

Tickets for the first two live Battle of the Blades shows (Sep. 29 and Oct. 6) are available for sale on Saturday, Sep. 21 via Ticketmaster. The show tapes at the Mastercard Centre in Toronto. For information on the rush line, go here.

Battle of the Blades is hosting a fan event on Sunday, Sep. 22, from 3-6PM, at the CBC Broadcasting Centre in Toronto. Meet BOTB cast members and get an exclusive sneak peek at the first episode. The event is free, but first come, first serve (Doors open at 2:30PM). For more information, click here.

Kurt will be appearing on George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight next Wednesday. Tickets for the taping are available here. Not sure when the episode will air. Thanks, Sharilyn!

since 9/16/13:

Kurt will be skating in Holiday Festival on Ice this year. The show visits Langley, BC on Dec. 6 (tickets on sale Sep. 21), Prince George, BC on Dec. 8 (tickets on sale Sep. 20), Brandon, MB on Dec. 11 (tickets on sale Sep. 23). and Lake Placid, NY on Dec. 28 (ticket sales TBA). The Langley show will feature musical guest Holly Cole and be taped for broadcast by CBC. For more information, Holiday Festival on Ice 2013.

Kurt will be featured in the second episode of the six-part documentary series, Walk the Walk, airing Oct. 12 at 10:30PM on Global TV in Canada. Walk the Walk celebrates everyday community heroes by surprising them with a visit from a Canada's Walk of Fame celebrity that they have long admired. In Kurt's episode, he surprises Nancy Eastwood, coach of the Special Olympics skating club the Rising Stars, and helps to raise money for the club. Kurt's wife Sonia Rodriguez is also featured in an episode, airing Oct. 19 at 10:30PM. For more information, Walk the Walk Facebook page.

since 9/15/13:

Kurt will be holding a seminar with the Nepean Skating Club on Nov. 13, 2013 with Doug Haw. More details here.

since 9/13/13:

Global will air a six-part documentary series, Walk the Walk, which celebrates everyday heroes by surprising them with a visit from a Canada's Walk of Fame celebrity they have long admired. Both Kurt and his wife Sonia are featured. The first part airs Saturday, Oct. 12 at 10PM ET/PT on Global.

Kurt will skate in Art on Ice 2014, visiting Zurich, Lausanne, Davos, Helsinki, and Stockholm in late Feb-early March 2014. See the above link for more details.

Kurt will not be skating in Stars on Ice Japan this year.

since 8/23/13:

Battle of the Blades has announced its premiere date - Battle will be Back on Sunday, Sep. 22 at 8PM (8:30PM NT) on CBC with what should be a two-hour premiere episode. Kurt will be back as co-host with Ron MacLean. The show will air only on Sundays this season.

Kurt participated in the Hockey Night in Barrie event last week, helping to raise $250,000 for the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre. He skated a surprise performance to Singing in the Rain at half-time as well!

Kurt has sent his first blog post from his trip to Asia. Read it here!. As he says, he will be skating to Singing in the Rain and a Chinese version of Honey in Artistry on Ice, and Singing in the Rain and a new program to "Who's Got the Pain (When You've Got the Mambo)" (Geoffrey Tyler's idea/choreography) in All That Skate.

Information on the full cast of All That Skate has been released, and tickets are on sale. I have heard that tickets sold out within 24 hours. More information at the link above or at the official All That Skate page.

Watch Kurt co-host the Morning Show on Global yesterday and today: April 2 National Edition, and April 3 National Edition. Don't forget to tune in Thursday and Friday as well (9-9:30AM ET/PT, 10-10:30AM AT), as he continues his co-hosting stint!

since 4/2/13:

My photos of the San Jose Stars on Ice show are finally up! I'm quite pleased with the quality of these photos. Check them out! San Jose Stars on Ice.

Javier Fernandez has been added as a guest star to the Toronto Canadian Stars on Ice show, and Kaetlyn Osmond will guest star in the Calgary and Edmonton shows. For more information on the tour, go to the Stars on Ice Tour News page.

since 3/24/13:

My photos of the Anaheim Stars on Ice show are finally up! San Jose still to come... Anaheim Stars on Ice.

since 3/12/13:

Watch Kurt's farewell speech and final encore skate in his last US Stars on Ice appearance in Portland, ME Sunday: Kurt's Stars on Ice Goodbye.

The Q Morning Show has put up the longer audio from their fun interview with Kurt last week. Listen here.

Kurt will be skating in CPA Valleyfield's 65th annual ice show gala, April 13-14 in Valleyfield, QC. For more information: go here.

since 3/9/13:

Download and listen to Kurt's fun and funny interview with the The Q Morning Show (WJBQ Q97.9) from Thursday. Download the mp3 here (please right click and save). Thanks to the Q Morning Show for permission to post the audio here on the Kurt Files!

Kurt was interviewed on You & Me This Morning on WCIU, The U in Chicago, this morning, talking about tonight's Stars on Ice show. Watch the video here.

Watch Kurt's brief appearance on eTalk CTV here. Click on the March 6 episode, skip to the end of the first 11 minute video (where Kurt shows up in a "Coming up next" bit), watch the commercials, and then the part about "Ice, Sweat and Tears" is towards the beginning of the second video.

Kurt was interviewed on Portland radio yesterday morning on The Q Morning Show (WJBQ Q97.9).

since 3/6/13:

Kurt will be appearing on eTalk CTV tonight, 7PM/10:30PM C, to talk about the upcoming "Ice, Sweat and Tears" documentary.

CBC is airing a documentary called "Ice, Sweat and Tears" on March 7 at 9PM that will feature interviews with Kurt, as well as other skaters, coaches, and choreographers, as it follows Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir, Patrick Chan, and Paige Lawrence & Rudi Swiegers in the 2011-2012 season. Read more about it here.

Kurt, Sinead and John Kerr were interviewed by MikaylaShaynaOnline before the Anaheim Stars on Ice show. Watch the video here.

A cool music video to "Somebody That I Used To Know" by Gotye featuring Kimbra, starring the US Stars on Ice cast: Somebody That I Used To Know

PJ Kwong did a great extensive interview with Kurt for her new podcast "The Open Kwong Dore", and part 1 is up now! Episode Two: Kurt Browning Part One. Kurt talks about his early years, growing up in Caroline, etc. Check it out!

Kurt's been tweeting from Stars on Ice rehearsals in Lake Placid. He's shared photos of himself rehearsing a duet with Dorothy Hamill (Me and My Shadow) - something to look forward to in the US tour this year! The tour kicks off tonight in Lake Placid.

Stars on Ice now has a list of the syndicated markets where Holiday Festival on Ice will air in the US, including stations and airdates: Watch the 2012 Holiday Festival on Ice. (Check your local listings).

I've updated the Stars on Ice Tour News page with ticket links and showtimes for the Canadian tour - tickets are on sale now.

since 12/10/12:

My review of the Langley Holiday Festival on Ice show is now up: Holiday Festival on Ice. My photos are also up here. I was only allowed to shoot warmups, the first three numbers and Kurt, which is why there aren't photos of anyone else. Got a lot of Kurt photos, though!

The latest CBC After Skate podcast about the Trophee Eric Bompard is up, with Kurt, Tracy Wilson, and PJ Kwong: CBC After Skate

since 11/11/12:

The latest CBC After Skate podcast about the Cup of Russia is up, with Kurt, Tracy Wilson, and PJ Kwong: CBC After Skate.

Kurt comments on Patrick Chan's Cup of Russia competition and his season thus far for CBC News. Watch the video here: Praise for Patrick.

since 11/7/12:

Kurt debuted two new programs at the Holiday Festival on Ice show last night in St. John's, NL. One was to Misty, with Measha Bruggergosman singing live, and the other was his new holiday number Two Figure Skates, about a little boy who desperately wanted figure skates, but got hockey skates instead. Kurt landed a double axel in hockey skates in that number, to his own excitement. The show has been taped for a later TV broadcast. More info to come.

The tour schedule and cast have been announced for Kurt's final US Stars on Ice tour. The tour will be visiting six cities in the US, and the cast is Kurt, Dorothy Hamill, Ilia Kulik, Katia Gordeeva, Joannie Rochette, Ryan Bradley, Shawn Sawyer, Sinead & John Kerr. Tickets go on sale in early November. Stars on Ice announcement. Kurt Files' Stars on Ice Tour News.

Kurt's posted a bunch of updates to Facebook: Kurt Browning Facebook Page. He's also begun work on his new solo to a song written especially for him by Gord Sinclair of the Tragically Hip. He says "It has no words and is mostly piano. Very haunting, kind of sad."

Tickets will go on sale Oct. 18 for the Stratford, Sudbury, and Newmarket Celebration on Ice shows.

You can catch Kurt's performance of Singing in the Rain from Medal Winners Open on YouTube here.

Kurt will be skating in Rock The Ice on Feb. 6, 2013 in Peterborough, ON, alongside Jeff Buttle and Elvis Stojko. Tickets go on sale Friday.

since 10/9/12:

Kurt will be touring with Stars on Ice in the US, Japan, and Canada tours this season. The Stars on Ice Japan tour schedule has been announced. More information to come.

Kurt performed a lovely version of Nyah with jumps for the Carnival on Ice show on Saturday evening. He also skated a surprise group number with Takahiko Kozuka and Jeffrey Buttle to "Guitar Concerto", performed live by Tomoyasu Hotei, in the beginning of the second act.

since 10/5/12:

Kurt took 2nd place at the Medal Winners Open last night in Saitama, Japan, with a joyful, light program to Singing in the Rain which earned him the highest component scores of the night (including 10's from several judges). Congratulations to Kurt, and to Jeffrey Buttle, who took 1st, and Ilia Kulik, who rounded out the podium in 3rd. For detailed score breakdowns, check out this pdf from the Japanese Skating Federation (you may need to install a font package). Tonight, he will perform Nyah at the Carnival on Ice exhibition, as a favor to Yuka Sato for her mom.

since 9/30/12:

Exciting news from Kurt on Twitter! "Gord Sinclair [of The Tragically Hip] has written and recorded a new solo for me. It is haunting. Look forward to another Kurt/Hip creation. Antares was in 98".

Kurt will be skating in Holiday Festival on Ice, alongside Elvis Stojko, Jeff Buttle, Shawn Sawyer, Joannie Rochette, and Sinead & John Kerr. The show will be in St. John's, NL on Nov. 6, Langley, BC on Dec. 1, and Grand Prairie, AB on Dec. 4.

since 9/9/12:

Kurt will be skating in the Celebration on Ice tour this December, visiting four cities in Ontario.

Updated the TV Schedule for the 2012-2013 season with the two events from Japan, and all of the CBC figure skating events (Kurt is a CBC commentator).

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